The Big Easy (Widescreen): Amazon.ca: Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky, Ebbe Roe Smith, Tom O'Brien, Charles Ludlam, Grace Zabriskie, Marc Lawrence, Solomon Burke, Gailard Sartain, Jim McBride, Daniel Petrie Jr.: DVD

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An atmospheric and sexy crime caper, this stars Dennis Quaid as a New Orleans police detective. He's a smooth talker who butts heads with the new assistant district attorney, Ellen Barkin. She's rigid and plays by the rules; he is mildly corrupt. They soon find themselves romantically entwined, and a bit chagrined.

Director Jim McBride (Great Balls of Fire) was in top form with this 1987 sizzler. You may not remember the particulars of the plot, which concerns supposed gang killings and police corruption, because it is the romance that has staying power. Blame this on Quaid and Barkin, who send off enough sparks to light up Bourbon Street. They are not only sexy together, but endearing, which makes you want to like them as much as they like each other. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite So Big As I Remember, Feb 4 2004

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littlecaspian (edge of the world) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Easy (Widescreen) (DVD)

I used to have this on VHS and adored it- it's a terrific film, with an unbeatable combination of twisty plot, stars that have incredible chemistry, and spicy music.... and yet when I watch it on DVD I find five minutes of the ending has just disappeared into the great old void at the editing room.

Does anyone know why this part has been cut? It doesn't seem to make much sense, as without it, the conclusion of the film is very abrupt and disjointed... it's amazing the difference that one tiny little scene makes!

Don't give up your VHS copy just yet- not until those editors find that damn five minutes and put 'em back in where they belong!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not the full monty !, Feb 3 2004

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The movie is great - However if you've seen it in cinema you will note that a part is missing on the DVD.
This missing part, about 5 minutes, rounds off the movie very nicely and it is a pity that it was cut away - without any need.
So be aware !

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5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I finally watched it., Jun 4 2004

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A friend of mine has chased me around with this DVD for weeks, telling me it is a must see. She was right! The only problem is, it's her copy and now I'm going to HAVE to buy my own. I live about an hour away from New Orleans and let me tell you, they have the Cajun flavor down pat. I just wish Dennis Quaid were there all the time. This movie is sexy, steamy and very entertaining. It's amazing that it is from 1987 and yet is not outdated at all. If you haven't seen it yet, then buy it now!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Follow
I was very disappointed with this film. I had watched it immediately after coming back from a wonderful trip to New Orleans and was desiring something that would remind me of New... Read more

Published on Feb 16 2004 by M. Katayama-Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans noir, circa 1987
Oh boy, what a pairing: Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin, a sexy pair if ever there was one, and they find themselves adversaries, on opposite sides of a scandal within the police... Read more

Published on Jan 24 2004 by Peggy Vincent